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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - “The stigma of pan being from the bowels of society, involving “badjohns” or the thought that steelpan music is noise or “wine or jam” that exemplifies the devil... Because I believe it is so much more than this. The ab
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Meet Carla Robinson
Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA - “The steelpan has proved its versatility, by being able to shine through classical music, jazz music and other genres of music that many feel the steelp
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
“...my main role is to be a mentor, a leader, an organiser and a role model for the entire band. I think it’s very important to have women in lead roles, because this encourages girls and young women to express themselves and take on an active role.”
Celebration of Women and the Steelpan Art Form
For over 23 years the steelpan instrument has been an essential part of the life of this Fulbright scholar, educator, director, arranger and performer. She is currently a Community Engagement Coordi
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - “I’ve grown up around Aunty Pat, hearing her thoughts over and over about the treatment of pan and our culture. It has help shaped my own thoughts on the issue at hand, so t
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - “She was a former student of the great music phenom, Winifred Atwell. And as the founder of and an educator at the Pan Pipers Music School, she provided the entree point and s
New York, USA - “....The feeling I get when I’m playing – it’s like I can feel the music running through my body. Playing pan invoked so many positive emotions. I found myself thinking about it 24/7.
United Kingdom - ““I eat, drink and sleep Pan and have now set up my own company (Panetiquette) to further promote the art form.” She lives it, dreams it - she is it...
In an exclusive interview with
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Trinidad and Tobago - “For me, to play something that came about from a simple oil drum, but fascinates people around the world, is amazing.” - She is an intellectual, multi-talented, thoughtful, forwar
When Steel Talks revisits and continues our annual celebration of “Women in Pan” all over the world...
Celebration of Women
and the Steelpan Art Form
Sisters in Steel - A Tribute To Women In Pan
Their Story, Their Voice, Their Life, Their Dreams, The
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Brooklyn, New York - “If steel pan was able to sustain a healthy and stable lifestyle then I would be out of my mind not to....” - She is driven, focused and very talented. In an exclusive interview w
By Lear Matthews
People criticized our parents. “How could you allow your daughters to do such a thing?” they would ask.
It was the early 1950’s. Guyana, then British Guiana, like many other Caribbean countries was in the initial stages of struggle
Read more…Sugar has played an important role in the development of the Caribbean. Artist Kara Walker has but together an intriguing display on the subject.
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Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. - No last name is needed for instant recognition in the world of Pan for “Natasha.” She is as equally humble as she is immensely talented. Destined for greatness - she is a musi
Yael says - “Music is our greatest tool for understanding each other, I believe it is inseparable from community and it is a cornerstone on the road to peace.”
New York,
Maine, USA - She has experienced the power of the pan first hand. Her love for the instrument is without question. In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks, Savan
